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Tuesday, 19 May 2015

Lapsang Scented Chestnut Mushroom Stroganoff

There are some recipes that I make often, like African Vegetable Curry,Thai Green Curry and Russian Mushroom Tofu Strogonoff, but sometimes I do like to try other variations. So when I won Mildreds Cookbook a couple of weeks ago, I knew exactly what I wanted to make first - the Lapsang Scented Mushroom Stroganoff and it was bookmarked. I must mention though that I do not like drinking Lapsang Souchang. I find its smokiness overwhelming, but I was curious to try it in a vegetarian main meal as I could see how the smokiness could lend itself to a dish like Strogonoff.I have never been to Mildred's Restaurant in Soho, London. The plan is of course to dine there one-day, as I have both heard and read some positive reviews. However, I don't venture out of South Wales that often, the furthest we travel at weekends is just over the border - sometimes into Bristol and sometimes Bath. So I am pleased to now have the opportunity to have a little Mildred's inspiration in my home through the cookbook.

Well yesterday when I got home from work, glad to be indoors as the weather had suddenly turned to streaky chilly rain and this gave me the perfect excuse to make a deep warming dish.The original recipe for Lapsang Mushroom Stroganoff is for 8 people, but I halved the quantity. The paprika stained Lapsang Souchong creamy sauce was thickened with cornflour and lusciously rich. Although I only used chestnut mushrooms, roasting them in the oven for 15 minutes or so, did somewhat make them seem more 'meatier'. I will so, so be making this again and it made a welcome change from my usual Mushroom Tofu Strogonoff.

If the authors of Mildred The Cookbook grant me permission to publish the recipe here on my blog, then I will up-date this post, otherwise you will have to get your mitts on the cookbook. Here is a link to a review of Mildreds The Cookbook. I am sharing this with for Bookmarked Recipes hosted by Tinned Tomatoes.

6 comments:

I've been withering whether to buy this or not, I used to LOVE going to Mildreds hundreds of years ago when I lived in London... This recipe looks GREAT and is making me seriously think I must invest! Thanks!

Your so lucky getting to review vegetarian cookbooks. The peanut butter brownies are bookmarked to make at the weekend. I have a vegan colleague at work who is on holidays, I wanted to make them for her return and get her opinion, but i have no doubt they will be awesome.